Posted by Ben Gardner on October 5, 2008 at 8:03 AM
Another puffin shot I hear you say.
Lots of puffin shots posted this summer but thought I would add one into the mix. Taken during my first trip to see Puffin at Skomer in June 2008. I am not sure what I think of it but most of my family like it, hence I welcome any advice and pointers for a new member
Great shot! Excellent composition also. It may be worth cloning out the blurred white circle and I'd perhaps brighten it up a little. Tristan
Posted by Rob Howard on October 5, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Hi Ben,
OK another Puffin shot, but I don't recall seeing one with a fantastic pose like this! Great sharpness and action. I do think you could lift it a bit more (levels,contrast and saturation) in post processing. Totally out of your control, but I find the white "strip" in the BG that converges with the head a little off putting, I like the jewel like sparkling of the water but maybe worth cloning the bright one in front of the bird.
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8 repliesLots of puffin shots posted this summer but thought I would add one into the mix. Taken during my first trip to see Puffin at Skomer in June 2008. I am not sure what I think of it but most of my family like it, hence I welcome any advice and pointers for a new member
Nikon D70s, 80-200mm lens, iso 200
Ben
OK another Puffin shot, but I don't recall seeing one with a fantastic pose like this! Great sharpness and action. I do think you could lift it a bit more (levels,contrast and saturation) in post processing. Totally out of your control, but I find the white "strip" in the BG that converges with the head a little off putting, I like the jewel like sparkling of the water but maybe worth cloning the bright one in front of the bird.
Good work and thanks for sharing
Regards
Rob
Wel done.
Cheers
JohnR